Core Competencies
What are the professional competencies?
The FNHMA focuses on competencies that are essential for a professional active in First Nations health management. Competencies have been grouped into ten core domains of knowledge and skills with a listing of competency indicators. They:
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Serve as a base for the development of curriculum for the First Nations Health Managers Program;
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Assist in preparation for the CFNHM professional examination;
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Identify and measure practical work experience requirements;
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Assist to develop continuing professional development services;
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Serve as a tool to conduct a self-assessment to identify areas requiring professional development and as an evaluation tool in the Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR) program;
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Support in recruitment and selection; and
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Support in performance management and evaluation.
The competencies are general and pertinent to all types of First Nations organizations.
The certification program measures the following ten core competency domains:
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Leadership and Governance
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Professionalism
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Advocacy, Partnerships and Relationships
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Human Resources Management
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Financial Management and Accountability
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Health Services Delivery
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Quality Improvement and Assurance
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Planning
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Communication
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Cultural Awareness
